2011 Canadian $3 Wildlife Conservation Series: Orca Whale Sterling Silver Gold-plated Square Coin-no outside box

2011 Canadian $3 Wildlife Conservation Series: Orca Whale Sterling Silver Gold-plated Square Coin

Third issue of Canada's Wildlife Conservation 4-Coin Series 

The Orca’s power comes alive on this square-shaped coin in a dynamic, modern design that’s beautifully enhanced with gold plate on sterling silver. It’s a limited-edition collectible that’s a must-have.

The Orca (Orcinus orca) is a powerful feature of British Columbia’s untamed wilderness; an iconic symbol that figures prominently in the rich cultural heritage of the region’s First Nations people. The Orca is respected as a master hunter and guardian of the sea. People would often watch for its fin near the shore, hoping to receive a message from this mystical messenger from the otherworld.

The Orca is a highly intelligent and sociable animal. It lives in pods with a few dozen individuals. While several pods may come together for a hunt, they display a remarkable sense of strategic cooperation as they fill the air with whistles, squeaks and whines to organize the effort. The Orca is among the world’s fastest sea mammal, capable of leaping out of the water to great heights—a breathtaking sight for anyone fortunate to spot one in the wide open waters off Canada’s west coast.

Packaging

2011 Canadian $3 Wildlife Conservation Series: Orca Whale Sterling Silver Gold-plated Square Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, wildlife conservation series graphic sleeve and Certificate of Authenticity.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

Specifications

Face Value: $3
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (with gold plate)
Weight (g): 11.8
Diameter(mm): 27.0
Finish: Specimen